Caloy Loyzaga recovering from illness
Caloy Loyzaga, some years ago. (From emanila photo files)
The seriousness of his illness prompted the whole Loyzaga clan to fly up to the Gold Coast and visit their ailing father. The 77-year old is now on the comeback trail and recovering at home.
The Philippine Daily Inquirer reported that as a 6-foot-3 center, Loyzaga carried the Philippines on his shoulders to capture the bronze medal in the 1954 FIBA World Championship. And he rightfully earned a spot in the Mythical Team for spearheading the best tournament finish of an Asian country.
Loyzaga, a polished shooter, dribbler and rebounder, also collected four straight gold medals in the Asian Games and two consecutive golds in the FIBA Asia Championship when he donned the national colors from 1951 to 1962.
*** Marco Selorio is founder of HOOPDREAMZ Enterprises and Marketing Manager of NBL Champions Sydney Kings.
Related Posts (by topic or by writer):
More information about Marco Selorio and other articles
.
To contact or send a feedback to Marco Selorio, please use the comments box below .
Readers Comments // Messages